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‘Thanks to John Paul II, my father always kept hope alive,’ Jérôme Lejeune’s daughter says

Lejeune and John Paul II were united in friendship and in defending the right to life, especially of those with intellectual disabilities.

Catholic historians reflect on the Church’s role as America marks 250 years

Dr. Kathleen Sprows Cummings of the University of Notre Dame and Dr. Christopher Shannon of Christendom College reflected on the complex history of Catholicism in the United States.

Perpetual Eucharistic pilgrims reflect on 'being with Christ 24/7' as pilgrimage nears end

A nine-person team has taken the Blessed Sacrament across 18 dioceses as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will come to an end in Philadelphia on July 5.

12 Catholic Americans who helped shape the United States

Here are 12 Catholic Americans whose lives and legacies have left a lasting mark on the United States.

He ran across the U.S. to support pregnant women; now he’s off to be a monk

Before he enters a monastery, a 23-year-old ran across the country to raise money for his local pregnancy help center and to pray for women, babies, and the people he met along the way.

The Eucharist in America: 5 centuries of faith that shaped a nation

From the first Masses in the New World to today's Eucharistic Revival, here's how the Real Presence shaped nearly five centuries of Catholic life in America.

Pope Leo XIV accepts Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal: ‘I am honored’

The pope delivered livestreamed remarks, praising the values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence: the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Thankful for abortion pill reversal: ‘We are grateful someone answered’

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Priest explains how to read the Bible without getting lost in the process

Biblical expert Father Valentín Aparicio advised those who want to read and understand Scripture: Start with the Gospel of Luke.

How the American Revolution changed the future of Catholics in America

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the Revolution’s promise of religious liberty transformed Catholics from a persecuted minority into full participants in the new republic.